January 21, 2010: Fundraising for Volunteer Fire Companies


Rep. Bryan Barbin, D-Cambria, who co-chaired the Policy Committee hearing in Johnstown on Fundraising for Volunteer Fire Companies, is interviewed by a member of the local media.

Rep. Bryan Barbin, D-Cambria, who co-chaired the Policy Committee hearing in Johnstown on Fundraising for Volunteer Fire Companies, is interviewed by a member of the local media.

Committee member, Rep. Paul Costa, D-Allegheny, explains a piece of legislation he introduced regarding video poker games.

Committee member, Rep. Paul Costa, D-Allegheny, explains a piece of legislation he introduced regarding video poker games.

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria/Somerset, listens to testimony from a member of the public.

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria/Somerset, listens to testimony from a member of the public.

Several members of the Policy Committee from across the state attended the hearing in Johnstown to explore options for funding volunteer fire departments.

Several members of the Policy Committee from across the state attended the hearing in Johnstown to explore options for funding volunteer fire departments.

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, (left) discusses the issue further following the hearing with Rep. Gary Haluska, D-Cambria (right).

Reps. Tim Solobay, D-Washington, (left) and Scott Conklin, D-Centre,(right) attended the hearing to provide details on legislation they've introduced regarding gaming in Pennsylvania.

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, (left) discusses the issue further following the hearing with Rep. Gary Haluska, D-Cambria (right).

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, (left) discusses the issue further following the hearing with Rep. Gary Haluska, D-Cambria (right).